All you need to know about Barcelona vs. Osasuna clash Today

Today, FC Barcelona is set to face Osasuna in a highly anticipated La Liga clash at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium. Currently sitting atop the league table with 57 points from 26 matches, Barcelona enters this match on a six-game winning streak, including an impressive recent 4-0 victory over Real Sociedad . The team's prolific attack is spearheaded by Robert Lewandowski, who has netted 21 goals this season. Conversely, Osasuna occupies the mid-table position in eleventh place and seeks to secure a European spot for next season despite being winless since early February .

Naturally, La Blaugrana will have one side-eye on Tuesday's Champions League last 16 second leg with Benfica after triumphing in the first meeting several days ago. Despite Pau Cubarsi's early red card, some inspired goalkeeping from Wojciech Szczesny and Raphinha's second-half strike handed them a narrow 1-0 victory.

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Osasuna have been draw specialists in La Liga this season with 12 from 26 outings and they would be thrilled with sharing the points in Catalonia this weekend. Their 4-2 win over Barcelona back in September will offer them belief, even if they remain significant underdogs given they're 16th in the standings based on away form this term.

Barcelona possible starting lineup: Szczesny; Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Osasuna possible starting lineup: Herrera; Areso, Boyomo, Catena, Cruz; Moncayola, Torro; Ruben Garcia, Barja, Zaragoza; Budimir

Coming into this game, Barcelona’s recent form is excellent. They have won all their last six La Liga games, scoring 19 goals in the process. That run came after a run of just one win in eight which is the reason why the league title chase is so open between Barca, Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid.

Osasuna’s recent form isn’t quite so impressive with just one win in their last 14 La Liga games. They have drawn nine of those matches, losing just four but have kept just one clean sheet across those last 14 games.

Manager Hansi Flick is expected to implement significant squad rotations due to Barcelona's busy schedule that includes upcoming Champions League fixtures. Predicted changes may see Pau Cubarsí and Eric García in defense and Marc Casadó alongside Gavi in midfield . Notably, key players Gavi and Alejandro Balde have returned to full training after dealing with illness and injury issues. This depth will be crucial as Barcelona aims to maintain their dominance while navigating multiple competitions.

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